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The path that Jesus invites us on has many points along the way. At Clear Creek Community Church, we use three phrases to describe what we want everyone to experience as they move along the path of following Jesus.

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Resources

Below are some resources that we feel will be very helpful to both students and parents. Parents, you are the ultimate “gate keeper” for your kids, determining what is appropriate and what is not. Some of the resources below are more for small groups. In those cases, we recommend your child talk to some friends from their MATRIX small group and do the study together. One suggestion is to ask their MATRIX small group navigator to help facilitate some of the discussions.

WEBSITES

youthspecialties.com | this is a great resource site for books, curriculum, games, etc. Be sure and sign up for the weekly mailer. It is filled with great articles, updates on youth culture, and a weekly video that is hilarious. As well, visit the store. Great books.

simplyyouthministry.com | this is the Jr. High side of the “simply youth ministry” website. It is hosted and maintained by the Jr. High Ministry out of Saddleback Church. Kurt Johnston, the Jr. High Pastor, has been in the game for almost 20 years. Great site.

S.O.A.P.

"S" for SCRIPTURE | Open your Bible either to a predetermined reading plan (i.e. reading the Bible through in a year) or start at the beginning of a book and work through it. Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.

"O" for OBSERVATION | What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this scripture down in your own words, in your journal.

"A" for APPLICATION | Personalize what you have read by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today.

"P" for PRAYER | This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.